Eli Harris

Year 9 Student • Hillcrest Christian College • Melbourne, Australia

I am a curious, driven, and well‑rounded Year 9 student with consistent excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Languages, combined with leadership roles and a wide range of extracurricular commitments. I aspire to join John Monash Science School in Year 10 to further develop my STEM capabilities and leadership potential.

Australian Mathematics Competition (2025) STEM & Robotics 3D Design & Printing Representative Basketball Music • Dance
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Leadership

Class Captain — Years 7–9 (2023–2025)

  • Represented peers to staff and promoted inclusive classroom culture through collaborative initiatives and teamwork.
  • Led assemblies and chapel; student ambassador during open days, guiding prospective families.
  • Encouraged peers to pursue passions and reach their potential.

School House Captain — Year 6 (2022)

  • Led house events, motivated team members in competitions, and fostered school spirit across year levels.

Education & Achievements

Hillcrest Christian College — Prep to Year 9

  • Academic Excellence Award — German (Year 9, 2025).
  • Australian Mathematics Competition (Year 9, 2025) — results pending at time of writing.
  • National Premiers — Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships (Year 8, 2024).
  • Academic Excellence Award — Mathematics (Year 7, 2023).
  • Multiple awards for Hard Work, Growth, Creativity, and Character (2016–2025).

Academic Enrichment & Personal STEM Challenges

STEM Projects

  • 3D Design & Printing: Functional prototypes with Tinkercad and 3D printers; creative pieces including a stylised David and a novelty cube featuring Baby Deadpool.
  • Arduino Robotics: Built a car using Arduino and Python, integrating sensors and motors for intelligent navigation.
  • Web Development: Personal website (eliharris.com) showcasing projects; created using modern tooling.

Cognitive Challenges

  • Speedcubing: 3×3 — consistent sub‑30‑second solves; practising blindfolded solves.
  • Chess: Developing analytical thinking and strategic planning through dedicated study and practice.

Sport & Extracurricular

Basketball

  • Representative player — Keysborough Cougars, Casey Cavaliers; Hillcrest school team.
  • 2025 — Runner‑Up, U17 Boys Victorian Secondary Schools Challenge.
  • 2024 — National Premiers, U15 Boys Division 2, Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships.
  • 2023 — Victorian Junior League 5 Premiers (and Most Improved Player at Casey Cavaliers).

Music

  • Guitarist since 2023 — proficient in ACDC, Santana, Dire Straits; live performance at Dandenong Workers Club (2024).

Dance

  • Competitive Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics; awards include Southeastern Allstars Teachers Award and Lind‑Elle Rising Stars 2nd place solo.

Community Service

  • School carnival setup and production support; volunteered on a fundraising stall for communities impacted by COVID‑19 in India.

Key Skills

  • STEM Excellence: High performance in Mathematics, Science and Technology with practical application through independent projects.
  • Analytical Problem‑Solving: Creative and systematic approach to complex challenges, effective under time constraints.
  • Leadership & Communication: Confident presenter and collaborative team member; assemblies, peer mentoring, school representation.
  • Strategic Time Management: Balance of academics, leadership, competitive sports, and personal STEM challenges.